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NY Congresswoman 'Backed Out of Klinghoffer Protest'
Republican nominee for Congress slams Democratic rival who he says opted out of speaking at protest against Met's anti-Semitic opera.
Republicans: Obama is 'All Talk and No Action' on Russia
Republican lawmakers called on President Obama to stop threatening Putin and take some action.
Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?
Sarah Palin warned in 2008 that if Obama were elected, Putin would be encouraged to invade Ukraine. At the time, she was mocked.
AIPAC Backs Down from Support of New Iran Sanctions
Pro-Israel lobby says Congress should wait before passing new sanctions on Iran.
Kerry Rules Out 2016 Presidential Run
"This is my last stop," says Secretary of State about his current position.
House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions
Reps. Lloyd Doggett and David Price mobilizing their colleagues against a bill to slap more sanctions on Iran.
Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War
Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."
Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill
Senate Majority Leader Reid wants to see how the Iran-West deal is played out before bringing new sanctions to a vote.
14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran
Bipartisan group of 14 senators says they plan to slap new set of sanctions on Iran after the Thanksgiving break.
Biden to Senators: Iran Sanctions Relief Will be Modest
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden briefs Democratic senators on the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program.
Senate, House Approve Deal to End Shutdown
The short-term bill will end the partial government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.
Boehner: Obama's Insisting On Our Unconditional Surrender
U.S. House Speaker rejects Obama’s stance that he’ll talk to Republicans only after the partial government shutdown ends.
Obama: Raise the Debt Ceiling Or We're in Trouble
President Barack Obama says the U.S. economy risks a “very deep recession” if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling.
White House to Support Retroactive Pay to Federal Workers
White House says it will support legislation that would retroactively pay federal workers who have been furloughed due to the shutdown.
Obama 'Exasperated' by Shutdown, Won't Talk to Republicans
President Barack Obama announces he won't negotiate with the Republicans until they end the government shutdown.
House Passes Budget Offer, Senate Rejects It
Shutdown getting closer: House approves a counterproposal to rein in ObamaCare and fund the government, then the Senate rejects it.
Lawmakers to Unveil Rival Budgets Amid Obama Charm Bid
Democrats will unveil their first budget in four years this week in the US Senate as House Republicans put forward their own blueprint
Senate Confirms Hagel as Secretary of Defense
The U.S. Senate confirms Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense, ending an acrimonious nominations process.
Jewish Democrats 'Confident' Hagel Will Follow Obama's Lead
The National Jewish Democratic Council issued a statement saying it is confident that Chuck Hagel will follow Obama's "pro-Israel" lead.
House Balks at Endorsing Fiscal Cliff Deal
Republicans angry that fiscal cliff deal raises taxes on the rich but does nothing to cut social programs that swell the deficit.
U.S.: Deal Reached to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'
The White House and top Republicans have struck a deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".
U.S. to Miss Fiscal Cliff Deadline
U.S. lawmakers miss their deadline to avoid the fiscal cliff come close a deal to ease the worst impact of the crisis.
Obama in First Post-Election Speech: Tax Must Rise for the Rich
In his first speech since being re-elected this week, U.S. President Barack Obama claims a mandate to raise taxes on the rich.
Jewish Democrats Grayson and Frankel Win in Florida
Lois Frankel and Alan Grayson, both Jewish Democrats, won congressional seats in Florida.
Adelson: I Didn't Leave the Democratic Party; Party Left Me
"There is now a visceral anti-Israel movement among rank-and-file Democrats," writes Sheldon Adelson in The Wall Street Journal.
Obama Aide: Des Moines Register Endorsement Not Based in Reality
Obama's deputy campaign manager dismissed the Des Moines Register endorsement of Romney, saying it was not “based at all in reality.”
Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran
Senate Democrats on Wednesday strongly urged their European Union counterparts to cancel a planned trip to Iran.
NY Democratic Politician Warns Jewish Voters
The candid interview with NY politician Dov Hikind that shocked Democrats across the U.S. as the Assemblyman warns Jewish voters.
Biden Gaffe Suggests Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class
Vice President Joe Biden suggests the middle class has been "buried" during the last four years. Republicans agree.
Jewish Democrats Warn Netanyahu to Stay Out of US Election
A number of leading Jewish Democrats are warning Israel to keep out of the upcoming U.S. elections.
Carter's Grandson: Family Honor Caused Him to Leak Romney Video
Grandson of former president Jimmy Carter said he helped leak a secretly recorded video that has become most recent setback for Romney.
G-d and Jerusalem Resurrected
Obama: Removing G-d From Currency as Likely As Alien Invasion
Obama campaign rebuffed claims by GOP that it would “take G-d off our coins,” saying such a move is as likely as aliens attacking Florida.
GOP Congressman Apologizes for Holocaust Remarks
U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) apologized after invoking the Holocaust in reference to federal student loans.
Rival Accuses Jewish Republican of Being 'Candidate of Big Lie'
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) released a new ad against his Republican rival Josh Mandel, accusing him of using the “big lie” Nazi strategy
New GOP Ad Blasts Democrats on Jerusalem
New Republican Jewish Coalition ad highlights DNC's platform reversal, says party is "split when it comes to supporting Israel"
Obama: You Have a Choice Between Two Different Paths
President Barack Obama accepts the Democratic Party nomination for president, outlines plan for the next four years.
Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney
Senator John Kerry defends Obama's foreign policy, says Romney is lying when he says Obama won't stand by Israel.
Chorus of Boos at Reinclusion of Jerusalem in Dem. Platform
Top Democratic official says that decision to ditch platform naming Jerusalem as Israel's capital was not deliberate. Boo-ers disagree.
'Stop Calling us Nazis,' GOP Tells Democrats
Romney campaign issued a statement demanding Democratic officials "cease and desist from comparing those with whom they disagree to Nazis."
Democrats Resume Nazi-GOP Comparison, Third Time in Three Days
South Carolina Democratic chairman compared his state's GOP female governor to Hitler's mistress, in third Holocaust analogy in three days.
Rivlin: Democratic 'Jerusalem Mistake' No Accident
The omission of Jerusalem from the Democratic Party platform was intentional, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin says
Clinton: I Want Obama to be the Next President
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at Democratic National Convention, slams Republicans for attacking Obama.
Democratic Platform Change Ordered by Obama Himself
Obama ordered his party to reinsert recognition of Jerusalem to the party platform, but they were not too pleased with the idea.
Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d' to Party Platform
After facing sharp criticism, the Democrats bring back to their platform language which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
A 'shameful' omission
Obama has No Understanding of Mideast, Says Knesset Speaker:
Speaker Rivlin says Democrat platform's omission of Jerusalem as capital of Israel has "far reaching significance."
Democrats Eliminate 'G-d' from Platform
The Democrats’ election platform, which in 2008 spoke of people’s “G-d given potential,” drops any mention of Him in the 2012 version.
Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Failure to Mention Jerusalem
Unlike previous years, the Democratic Party platform doesn’t state that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner
Democrats' platform states "unshakeabale commitment" to Israel, with no mention of Jerusalem or peace process.
Democratic Leader Nailed for Comparing GOP with Goebbels
Both Democrats and Republicans were outraged at the head of California's Democrats for comparing Republicans with the Nazis' Goebbels.
Leading Conservative Rabbi to Pray for Democrats
Conservative Jewish leader David Wolpe, voted in Newsweek as the most influential American rabbi, will pray at the Democratic convention.
Muslims Plan 3-Day Jumah Event to Pressure Democratic Convention
"Jumah at the DNC" to highlight Muslim concerns. Leaders are anti-Semitic;one held Jews responsible for 9/11.
'Rabbis for Obama' Boycott Israel and Cozy Up to Ahmadinejad
"Rabbis for Obama" includes many anti-Israel figures who support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against the Jewish state.
Jewish Democrats Slam GOP for Ron Paul Tribute
Jewish Democrats slammed Republicans for planning a tribute to Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) at the GOP national convention.
As Jewish Support for Obama Dwindles, Campaign Looks to Rabbis
Obama’s re-election campaign announced the launch of Rabbis for Obama, aimed at rallying Jewish support for president in upcoming elections.
ZOA to Democrats: Rescind Convention Invitation to Carter
Zionist Organization of America calls on the Democratic National Committee to rescind its invitation to former President Carter.
Jimmy Carter to Address DNC, Despite Jewish Objections
Jimmy Carter has been granted prime-time speaking slot at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, despite objections from Jewish groups
Bill Clinton to Play Key Role at Democratic National Convention
Bill Clinton will play a key role in Democratic National Convention, where he will deliver prime-time speech endorsing Obama's re-election.
Democratic Politician Claimed No Jews Died in 9/11
A Missouri politician who was a local campaign manager for Obama claimed that no Jews died in the 9/11 attacks, and then apologized.